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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,719.41, 35,491.10 and 14,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,719.41, 35,491.10 and 14,386.95 is: 19,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,719.41 : 35,491.10 = 14,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,719.41/35,491.10 = 14,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,719.41x = 35,491.10 × 14,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,719.41x = 510,608,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,608,503.69/25,719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.04

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